Government of the Republic of Slovenia
May 14, 2020
At a correspondence session with the Ordinance on the Abolition of the SARS-CoV-2
Infectious Disease Epidemic (COVID-19), the Government revoked the SARS-CoV-2
Infectious Disease Epidemic (COVID-19), which was declared on 12 March 2020.
Government cancels SARS-CoV-2 epidemic (COVID-19)
At today&#39;s correspondence session with the Ordinance on the Cancellation of the SARS-CoV-
2 Infectious Disease (COVID-19), the Government revoked the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Outbreak, which was declared on 12 March 2020. Public Health (NIJZ) estimated that all
indicators point to a slowdown in the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the population.
However, as there is still a risk of the spread of COVID-19, general and specific measures
adopted on the basis of the Decision on the application of measures provided for by the
Infectious Diseases Act to the COVID-19 epidemic still apply, subject to professional
justification.
The current epidemiological situation allows the release of measures that were necessary to
contain and control the infectious disease COVID-19, but not their complete elimination. The
first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 infection was recorded in Slovenia on 4 March 2020,
and up to and including 13 May, 1464 confirmed cases of infection were recorded. The
cumulative 14-day incidence is 35 cases and the effective reproductive number is currently
&lt;1.
In its assessment, the NIJZ points out that measures aimed at limiting the spread of infection
include testing of patients, isolation of patients, search for contacts, quarantine for high-risk
close contacts, hand hygiene and coughing, and respect for physical distance. The
participation and responsible behavior of the population in taking measures and taking care of
their own health and the health of the community have made it possible to limit the spread of
the disease. In addition, targeted health education and counseling is needed in the future as a
measure to prevent and control infectious diseases.
Source: Ministry of Health

The Government changed the measures at border crossings at the external border and at
checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia
At today&#39;s correspondence session, the Government adopted a Decree on ordering and
implementing measures related to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 at border
crossings at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of
Slovenia.
Due to the containment and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, this Decree determines
measures at the external border and at checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of
Slovenia upon entry into the Republic of Slovenia, where only the state borders of the
Republic of Slovenia are allowed to cross. It will be possible to cross the border at several
checkpoints on road connections with the Republic of Austria, the Italian Republic and
Hungary.
Checkpoints on air connections for international air traffic are Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport,
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport and Portorož Airport. Checkpoints on maritime connections
for international maritime transport are the Border Crossing for International Maritime
Transport Koper (Capodistria) and Piran (Pirano). Airport and port operators for international
traffic shall ensure the conditions for the establishment of a checkpoint and the
implementation of hygiene measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with
the requirements of the National Institute of Public Health.
The time of opening an individual checkpoint is determined by the Police in agreement with
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in agreement with the security authorities of neighboring
countries and in agreement with the airport or port manager. The police publish information
on the time of the opening of checkpoints on their websites and in the media.
A person who enters the Republic of Slovenia and has permanent or temporary residence in
the countries of the European Union and has not left the European Union for more than 14
days is served with instructions by the National Institute at the border due to a possible
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection. for Public Health on the implementation of measures to
prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If a person when crossing the border into the Republic of Slovenia states that he / she is
positive for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) or has obvious symptoms of this infection, the police
shall instruct him / her to immediately establish telephone contact with the selected personal
doctor or emergency service. medical assistance.
A foreign citizen who does not have a permanent residence in the Republic of Slovenia is not
allowed to enter the Republic of Slovenia and when crossing the border he / she declares that
he / she is positive for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) or shows obvious signs of SARS infection.
-CoV-2.
The Decree stipulates a mandatory 14-day quarantine for persons, regardless of their place of
residence, and they come to the Republic of Slovenia from third countries. These persons are
subject to certain exceptions, namely that the measures do not apply to:
• persons who attend the funeral of a close relative and leave the Republic of Slovenia on the
same day and have proof of the date and time of the funeral,

• persons transporting goods to the Republic of Slovenia or from the Republic of Slovenia to a
third country, and for freight transport from third countries in transit,
• persons with a diplomatic passport,
• persons from third countries who provide emergency services for which a certificate has
been issued by the competent ministry and which, due to the non-provision of these services,
could lead to major social or economic damage as a result of the quarantine order,
• members of the protection and rescue services, health care, police, firefighters and for
persons carrying out humanitarian transport for the Republic of Slovenia who have crossed
the border to carry out their tasks.
The professional justification of the measures of this Decree shall be determined by the
Government every seven days and, taking into account professional reasons, it shall decide
whether these measures shall continue to be applied or whether they shall be amended or
abolished.
The Ordinance enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette of
the Republic of Slovenia and thus terminates the Ordinance on ordering and implementing
measures related to preventing the spread of COVID-19 at border crossings at the external
border and checkpoints at the internal borders of the Republic of Slovenia.
Source: Ministry of Health